trying to sample my motif xf

i would like to sample some of the sounds before i sell my motif with the mpc ren i connected the main outs of the xf to the ren's ins whilst i can hear the xf and sample it i have a hum in the back ground

any ideas

when you are recording, make sure you set the volume of the motif on high (but below the peak). use the monitoring meter to ensure that you won't have to boost the volume after it's already recorded. if you boost the volume after you record, you're boosting everything else in that recording, including white noise.

it could be an impedance level that's off
it could be the grounding. try plugging the renn into a different outlet from the motif (not sure if the renn has 3 prongs, i own a mpc studio )
it could be a damaged 1/4'' wire. try replacing the wire (don't necessarily have to be gold plated)
cheap wires do suck
or you can try a HUM eliminator (around 70$).. which definitely works.

this might help clear up some stuff:
http://www.alectrosystems.com/tips/audio_tips/audio_tip_LowZ.htm

Ok thanks ,would the digital input be better
Digital out on. Xf to digital in on mpc

aldred411 wrote:Ok thanks ,would the digital input be better
Digital out on. Xf to digital in on mpc

Yes You will get absolutely "0" noise using the digital input.

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